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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medications

Medications


No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of CFS. However, some may be useful for specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific cause. Doctors generally use combinations of drugs to accomplish specific goals, such as medication at night to improve sleep and medication in the morning to improve cognition and energy. Treatment is very individualized.

Mild Pain Relievers

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Patients with CFS may find relief using NS...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...The majority of these medications are stimulants. Strattera is the only non-stimulant medication... Read more »

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Achieving Long-Term Weight Loss Success
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...losing weight is easy, however it's maintaining this weight loss that continually proves to be... Read more »

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Weight loss specialists have a positive effect on weight management
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...problem that most people experience is maintaining weight loss for a significant period of... Read more »

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Losing Weight at a Healthy Rate
By Cynthia Haines , Health Expert

...experts agree that the standard here is a steady weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Some weeks... Read more »

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Weighing In: How do I pick a diet?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...that you’re not alone in your journey. In fact, weight loss is the second most common New... Read more »

Health Guide

Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Medications for ADHD
...medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, and Dexedrine.  The non-stimulant medication for ADHD is Strattera.  All of these medications have a number of side effects in common:· Loss... Read more »
Desoxyn
...an amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse. It has been approved for use in both ADHD and in weight loss for obesity. Prolonged use for obesity may cause dependence. Although the FDA has... Read more »
Diabetes Diet: Weight Control for Type 2 Diabetes
...2 DiabetesThe American Diabetes Association recommends that patients aim for a small but consistent weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week. Most patients should follow a diet that supplies at least... Read more »
Preventing Obesity: Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
Weight Loss and MaintenanceEven modest weight loss can reduce the risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. The simplest (but still difficult) approach to weight loss is reducing calories and... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications
...medication, the chance for serious side effects is even greater.Non-Stimulant: AtomoxetineAtomoxetine (Strattera) was the first non-stimulant approved for ADHD in children and the first treatment... Read more »

Medications

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...these unlikely but serious side effects occur: weight loss decrease in sexual... Read more »

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